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Joint News ReleaseFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMay 13, 2020Lake Simcoe – As the weather gets warmer, communities across Ontario are facing a potential influx of visitors seeking outdoor activities after weeks of staying inside due to COVID-19 restrictions. To help reduce the spread of the virus, municipalities surrounding Lake Simcoe and area—including the City of Orillia,...

For immediate release (Sept. 9, 2019) – The City of Orillia is developing a master plan for the Stephen Leacock Museum National Historic Site and is looking for your input to help create a bold new vision for the museum beyond 2020.Orillia residents are invited to complete the community survey available at the museum during regular operating hours and online at leacockmuseum.com. Even if you have never visited...Read More...

Orillia’s three swimming areas open for the long weekendFor immediate release (Aug. 2, 2019) – The City of Orillia has received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that the swimming advisory at Moose Beach, located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, has been lifted.A swimming advisory was issued for Moose Beach by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on July 30, 2019, due to higher than normal...

For immediate release (Aug. 1, 2019) – The City of Orillia has received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that the swimming advisory at Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park, has been lifted. The swimming advisory at Moose Beach remains in effect. A swimming advisory was issued for both Couchiching Beach and Moose Beach by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit on July 30, 2019, due to higher than normal bacteria...Read More...

For immediate release (July 30, 2019) - The City of Orillia has received notice from the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit that a swim advisory has been issued for Couchiching Beach, located at Couchiching Beach Park, and Moose Beach, located at J.B. Tudhope Memorial Park, due to a higher than normal bacteria count.A swimming advisory is issued when the bacteria levels exceed those considered acceptable by the Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit. ...Read More...